Measure 1 – Restoration of assets of artistic and cultural value
This action supports the restoration of small-scale objects of significant cultural and historical value to the territory with reasonable free access by the public.
Measure 2 – Strengthening a healthy cultural identity
The measure is supporting the setting up and/or quality improvement of events, experiences, and sessions of cultural and social value, that have a strong link to the historical, social, and cultural development. The interventions are aimed to invest in the infrastructure for new or improved cultural and social investments. Support has been provided in areas such as culture, arts and crafts, music, sports, life skills, gastronomy and culinary experiences, agrarian traditions, heritage and traditional practices.
Measure 3 – Promotion of the Cultural Heritage
This action supports the documentation and/or digitalisation of information, branding, advertising, and dissemination of information related to the cultural heritage; the setting up of heritage tours and trails joining up different attractions/sites of touristic importance, and the limited installation of physical structures for improved access and mobility by visitors and small-scale refurbishment of ancillary facilities for sanitary purposes.
Measure 4 – Development of Green Infrastructure
This measure has been designed to support projects that facilitate the development and implementation of green infrastructure through the creation of green areas that can support biodiversity in rural areas, particularly within the built zone (such as on derelict sites, within public buildings and gardens/parks) and enhancement of open spaces in village core areas, on the outskirts of the same villages, as well as to provide an interconnected network of green spaces between localities.
Two Measures from the LEADER 2014 – 2020 programme are open.
Measure 2 – ‘ Strengthening a Healthy Cultural Identity’
This measure opened on the 9th July 2024, this call is open and will close on the 8th August 2024.
Measure 2 – Guidelines (call 8)
Measure 4 – ‘Development of Green Infrastructure’
This measure is also open from the 9th July 2024 and will close on the 8th of August 2024.
ALL MEASURES ARE CLOSED.
The aim of this measure is to carry out environmental improvements in the territory to improve the landscape of the area and the well-being of its citizens. These projects should have a reasonable degree of accessibility to the general public. The general public refers to the collective body of individuals within a society who are not part of exclusive or elite groups, but include a diverse spectrum of individuals, including but not limited to, vulnerable and marginalised groups. Due consideration should be given to sites belonging to institutions, such as schools or rehabilitation centres, which would directly benefit the institutions’ respective populations.
Eligible Beneficiaries: Local Councils, Regional Councils, VOs and Schools found in the territory.
Measure 2: Enhancement of Social and Rural Infrastructure
The aim of this measure is to enhance the social character of the communities and the rural infrastructure of the localities. Applicants should choose between (i) Type 1: Investments that are directly related to restoration projects (ii) Type 2: Infrastructural projects within the community in the sectors of culture, sports and arts.
Eligible Beneficiaries: Local Councils, Regional Councils, VOs, Small-medium enterprises and Natural persons being the main administrator of the site.
Measure 3: Marketing of the Territory
The aim of this measure is to strengthen the economic viability of the local community by helping participants reach a wider audience and promote what assets or products they already have through better marketing. This pillar could include efforts to increase a potential participant’s reach through activities such as online marketing, exploring new markets, and attracting new customers or visitors.
Eligible Beneficiaries: Local Councils, Regional Councils, VOs, Small-medium enterprises and Natural persons being the main administrator of the site.
Measure 4: Education and Research
The aim of this measure is to expand opportunities for the younger generation, as well as other demographic segments, to engage in and learn about sustainable agricultural and cultural pursuits. This pillar is set to education, as opposed to a narrower description, in order to allow potential applicants to come up with different ideas to meet the needs of the community, as well as make the best use of the potential participants’ skills, interests and provide networking opportunities.
Eligible Beneficiaries: Local Councils, Regional Councils, VOs, Small-medium enterprises and Natural persons being the main administrator of the site.
